trich·o·gram·ma wasp
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Definition of trichogramma wasp
: any of a genus (Trichogramma) of minute chalcid wasps that are parasitic as larvae in the eggs of other insects and are used in the biological control of lepidopteran pests
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“Trichogramma wasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trichogramma%20wasp. Accessed 5 Mar. 2021.
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